West Bengal government has begun the process of identifying land for the proposed Kalyani Greenfield Airport project, aimed at reducing the pressure on Kolkata Airport and further expanding air connectivity in South Bengal.
Around 2,000 acres of land across nine mouzas, including Kalyani and Birpara, have been identified in Nadia district.
The administration has also temporarily stopped registration of land sale and purchase documents in these areas.
The state government had announced the greenfield airport project in its budget this year. It is planned along the lines of the Navi Mumbai Greenfield Airport.
The Detailed Project Report and construction schedule will be finalised after completion of land acquisition and other administrative processes.
